April's Android 15 Update Brings Enhanced Security and Camera Fixes for Pixel Devices
The April update for Android 15 brings vital security fixes and camera display improvements for a wide range of Pixel devices.
By Blip Tech
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Android 15 April Update Rollout: Pixel Devices Receive Security Patches and Bug Fixes
Overview
Google has started rolling out the April 2025 security patch for its Pixel lineup, including models from Pixel 6 to Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The update addresses 31 security issues and includes several bug fixes to improve device performance and user experience.
Security Patches
- Date: 2025-04-01 and 2025-04-05
- Number of Issues: 31 (ranging from high to critical)
- *Notable Vulnerabilities:
- CVE-2024-53150 (Kernel, USB) and CVE-2024-53197 (Kernel, USB) are under limited, targeted exploitation.
Device-Specific Updates
Global Build Numbers
- Pixel 6 to Pixel 9a: BP1A.250405.007 (variations for different regions and carriers)
- Pixel 9a Taiwan/EMEA: BD4A.250405.003
Regional Build Numbers
- *Taiwan+EMEA:
- Pixel 9 to Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP1A.250405.007.A1
- *Verizon:
- Pixel 9 to Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP1A.250405.007.D1
- *Deutsche Telekom:
- Pixel 9 to Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP1A.250405.007.C1
Changelog
Biometrics
- Fixed issues with fingerprint recognition and response under certain conditions.
Camera
- Improved camera stability when zooming in/out under certain conditions (affects models from Pixel 6 to Pixel Fold).
Display & Graphics
- Fixed issue with screen brightness flickering when using video streaming apps under certain conditions.
User Interface
- Fixed issue with overlapping views on the lockscreen weather clock under certain conditions.
- Fixed issue with the Pixel Launcher when creating a new user or switching users under certain conditions.
